Guide to Capitola Village
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Mr Kabab & Falafel
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Taqueria Baja Catagory Food Mexican
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Thai Basil
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The Sand Bar
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Bella Roma Caffe
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Village Grill & Creamery
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Stockton Bridge Grille
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Geisha Sushi
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My Thai Beach
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El Toro Bravo
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Taqueria Agave
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Cork and Fork Capitola
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Castagnola Deli & Cafe
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Zelda's
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Paradise Beach Grille
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
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Capitola Village has a distinctly European beach-side community vibe, with its array of shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, cafes and open air patios. Restaurants on the Esplanade feature coastal views and retail shops cater to locals and the tourist trade. During the summer the Village hosts popular community events including the Begonia Festival and Art & Wine Festival.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
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Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
From day one, we have not wavered from our original concept of providing quality service and food in a fun environment for our customers, employees and owners. Located on the water in Capitola Village.
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Bars
Britannia Arms Capitola
110 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Britannia Arms is a British Pub and Sports Bar located in by the sea in the Capitola Village, with an outdoor patio and views of the ocean. Enjoy live music every Friday night at 9pm, Karaoke Night on Saturday. Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm.
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Clothing & Accessories
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Surf side beach boutique in quaint Capitola Village. Call us if you would like to place a order.
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Stockton Bridge Grille
231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
Enjoy Stockton Bridge Grille's Triple Play of simply spectacular ocean/beach views, delicious food and friendly service. A long time local favorite, Stockton Bridge Grille has been delighting patrons since 1985.
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Arts
Lumen Gallery
112 Capitola Ave #100, Capitola, CA 95010
Pop in and find an extensive selection of professional, hand made jewelry, paintings, various sculputures and artistic glass.
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Zelda's
203 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
Zelda's restaurant has been serving customers for the past 31 years. We offer indoor and outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where you can enjoy Capitola beach and take in spectacular Monterey Bay and wharf views.
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